On November 24, 2024, at about 2:50 a.m., 18-year-old Jimar Murray was fatally shot in the parking lot of a condominium complex at 2401 NW 41st Avenue in Lauderhill, Florida. Lauderhill Police found Murray with gunshot wounds; he was taken to Broward Health Medical Center and pronounced dead. Murray had been scheduled to enlist in the Army the next day.

Murray’s mother said he told her the night before that he was going out with friends and would return in the morning. Witnesses reported hearing an argument in the parking lot before the gunshot. As of December 2, 2024, police had not identified suspects or established a motive and described the investigation as ongoing.

Family and friends held a lantern release and vigil on December 5, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. to honor his memory. If anyone saw or heard anything in the area of 2401 NW 41st Avenue around that time, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.